Old Blacksmiths Studio

We're experienced tracking and mix engineers with an excellent reputation for making recordings that get our clients noticed (we've worked on Mercury Award nominated albums we'll have you know!). We're friendly and always willing to go that extra mile to get the result you want and other studios might fall short of.
Primarily we record digitally using Steinberg Nuendo 3 but we can spit out Digidesign Pro Tools compatible files should your project require them. If analog recording is more your cup of tea we also have a Soundcraft SCM 760 2" 24 track tape machine available that is in excellent health thanks to it's previous owners Intimate Studios (London)

We have an excellent selection of microphones (models by Neumann, Shure, AKG, Oktava and Rode) and mic pre-amps (various models from Buzz Audio, Audient, Gyraf, Ridge Farm and Sytek) to use as a front end.

In conjunction with UAD-1 and Powercore DSP cards in our computer we also have a selection of outboard (1176, Altec Lansing, GSSL and Pultec) that allow us to use the best that analog and digital has to offer at mix time.
We use SSL X-Logic Alpha Link analog digital converters to get audio into our computer and a setup of Dynaudio A1 amplifier and Dynaudio BM15 passive monitors to listen back to it.

We have various musical equipment available for recording purposes including an Ampeg SVT 8x10 bass rig and an all valve Hammond M102 Organ and Leslie 145 cabinet!

recording prices

accommodation

We're within easy walking distance of the Inn Keeper's Lodge which offer rooms from £55 per night. The hotel has it's own bar and restaurant on site. Click here for more information .

bookings

We require a £50 deposit to confirm recording bookings.
We accept payments by BACS, cheque, cash or PayPal .
To book a recording session;
e-mail us at [email protected] or phone: 023 92 670 300

terms & conditions

- Prices include sound engineer.
- 2" tape costs are additional to session prices quoted.
- A minimum booking of three hours is required.
- We have a strict policy of not mixing on the same day as tracking.
- Recordings remain the property of old blacksmiths studios until payment is received in full.

rehearsal prices Our two rooms are provided with loudspeakers, amplifier, a mixing desk (mounted at a handy height and angle for playing musicians), three microphones, microphone stands and XLR leads inclusive of the hire cost.

gear hire Tired of lugging your gear to rehearsal? Don't bother! We have a wide range of equipment for you to hire at affordable prices.
Drum Kit:
(Cymbals Not Included)
£5 per session
100w Bass Amp:
(Fender / Peavey) £5 per session
4x12" Guitar Cabinet:
(Marshall) £2.50 per session
100w Guitar Head:
(Fender / Marshall) £2.50 per session terms & conditions

- Full payment is required at the beginning of the session.
- We require a minimum of 24 hours notice for cancellations otherwise a £20 cancellation fee will be charged.
- Bands that fail to attend a rehearsal session will be charged the full session cost (including gear hire). Full payment will be required before any further bookings can be made.

music accessories

Broke a string / stick? Lost your plectrum?
We've got it covered with our in-house spares shop.

To book a rehearsal session use our on-line rehearsal schedule and booking:
http://www.oldblacksmiths.com/diary
Or e-mail us at [email protected] or phone: 023 92 670 300

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